How to report directly from a Tweet or profile

You can report directly from an individual Tweet or profile for certain violations, including: spam, abusive or harmful content, inappropriate ads, self-harm and impersonation. For information about reporting other types of violations, see below (How to report specific types of violations).

Select the more button (on web), tap the gear icon(on Twitter for iOS), or tap the overflow icon (on Twitter for Android).

Select Report and then select the type of issue you’d like to report.

If you select They’re being abusive or harmful, we’ll ask you to provide additional information about the issue you’re reporting. We may also ask you to select additional Tweets from the account you’re reporting so we have better context to evaluate your report.

Once you’ve submitted your report, we’ll provide recommendations for additional actions you can take to improve your Twitter experience.

How to report specific content in a Moment

How to report the Moment Cover for violations:

Open the Moment with the cover you’d like to report.

Click or tap the more icon and select Report Cover. Then select the type of issue you’d like to report to us.

How to report a Tweet in a Moment for violations:

Navigate to the Tweet within the Moment that you’d like to report.

Click or tap the more icon

Click or tap Report Tweet.

Choose the type of issue you’d like to report to us.

Once you’ve submitted your report, we’ll provide recommendations for actions you can take to improve your Twitter experience.

Unauthorized use of copyrighted materials: Learn more about Twitter’s copyright policy and file a report here.

Sale or promotion of counterfeit goods: Learn more about Twitter’s counterfeit goods policy. Report an account for sale or promotion of counterfeit goods here.

Privacy policy towards children: Our Services are not directed to persons under 13. If you become aware that your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us via our privacy form. Learn more about our policy towards children in our Privacy Policy.

Spam and system abuse: If you are experiencing a spam or malware issue that’s impacting your use of Twitter, file a report here.

Violation of Twitter Ads policy: Learn how to recognize Twitter Ads and the steps you can take to resolve issues without filing a report. Report a Twitter Ad that may be in violation of our policies here.

Note: When reporting potential violations of the Twitter Rules and Terms of Service via the Help Center, you may be asked to allow us to share parts of your report with third parties, such as the affected user.

How to find a Periscope username

When reporting explicit content on Periscope, you may be asked to provide a Periscope username.

From the web:

When you find a Periscope broadcast that is shared via Tweet on twitter.com, click on the Periscope broadcast.

If the Periscope broadcast is live, find the Periscope user’s display name (located in the bottom left corner). Click it to display a profile view. Copy the Periscope username (it will start with the @ symbol).

If the Periscope broadcast is a replay, you will see the Periscope username right below the user’s display name. Copy it (it will start with the @ symbol).

From an iOS device:

From the Periscope broadcast, swipe right to view the broadcast info panel.

Copy the Periscope username (it will start with the @ symbol).

From an Android device:

From the Periscope broadcast, swipe up to view the broadcast info panel.

Copy the Periscope username (it will start with the @ symbol).

How to find a link to a Periscope broadcast

When reporting explicit content on Periscope, you may be asked to provide the link to a Periscope broadcast. Here’s how:

From the web:

When you find a Periscope broadcast that is shared via Tweet on twitter.com, click on the Periscope broadcast.